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Premier League: Ranieri's 'dream died' after Leicester sacking

La crisi del club non è certo esplosa oggi, con il rapporto tra Claudio Ranieri e la squadra che dopo il trionfo della scorsa stagione si è rovinato sempre più, con lo spogliatoio che ultimamente era contro il tecnico italiano.
La crisi del club non è certo esplosa oggi, con il rapporto tra Claudio Ranieri e la squadra che dopo il trionfo della scorsa stagione si è rovinato sempre più, con lo spogliatoio che ultimamente era contro il tecnico italiano.

Claudio Ranieri has said his “dream died” when Leicester sacked him.

The Italian led the Foxes to last season’s Premier League title, but on Thursday he lost his job.

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Leicester are battling against relegation this term and decided a change was needed to give the team the best possible chance of survival.

But being removed from his post hurt Ranieri, who said on Friday: “Yesterday my dream died. After the euphoria of last season and being crowned Premier League champions all I dreamt of was staying with Leicester City, the club I love, for always.

“Sadly this was not to be.”

Thanking his family and his staff, Ranieri added: “I wish to thank my wife Rosanna and all my family for their never-ending support during my time at Leicester.

“My thanks go to [backroom staff members] Paolo [Benetti] and Andrea [Azzalin] who accompanied me on this wonderful journey. [And] To [Ranieri’s agents] Steve Kutner and Franco Granello for bringing me the opportunity to become a champion.

“Mostly I have to thank Leicester City Football Club. The adventure was amazing and will live with me forever. Thank you to all the journalists and the media who came with us and enjoyed reporting on the greatest story in football.

“My heartfelt thanks to everybody at the club, all the players, the staff, everybody who was there and was part of what we achieved. But mostly to the supporters. You took me into your hearts from day one and loved me. I love you too.”